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Some 2023 tales you may have missed
Roger Crutchley, Published on 31/12/2023
» It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to look back at some of the major happenings of the last 12 months. But we will have a change this year because the news has been far too depressing. So instead we will examine some of the not-so-major happenings of 2023 that you might have missed amongst all the gloom and doom. They may not be particularly significant but are a lot more fun than the grim stuff we read every day.
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How two little piggies saved their bacon
Roger Crutchley, Published on 19/11/2023
» Following last week's gripping yarn concerning the rescue of Fiona, the loneliest sheep in the world, it seems only fair to report on another tale featuring animals in distress. My thanks to reader Paul Drew for alerting me to the saga of two pigs, Butch and Sundance, who became known in England as the Tamworth Two, belonging to the breed of that name.
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Professional confessions to be heard in Bangkok
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 15/11/2023
» For the first time in Bangkok, Fuckup Nights, a global movement dedicated to fostering open conversations about professional failure, is coming to inspire audiences in Thailand's capital city.
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Firming it up
Postbag, Published on 12/11/2023
» Re: "Bankers allay app concerns", (Business, Nov 9).
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Journalists tour 'once violent' Xinjiang
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/11/2023
» China allowed a number of international media organisations to observe what is hailed as success in containing terrorist-related violence in Xinjiang.
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The remarkable lady from Nutbush
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 28/05/2023
» Tributes have poured in for Tina Turner who sadly passed away at the age of 83 this week in Switzerland. I would like to add a small, if inadequate thank you to this wonderful performer who brought such joy to millions. In addition to having a great talent she was also a lovely lady and her Buddhist faith played a strong role in her life. Tina had soul.
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The sound of the Balkans
Life, John Clewley, Published on 28/02/2023
» One of the Balkan's best-known bands is Mostar Sevdah Reunion, whose 12th studio album Lady Sings The Balkan Blues (Snail Records, Bosnia and Herzegovina) is currently riding high on the World Music charts. The band is something of a Bosnian institution, carrying the torch for updated versions of folk music, in this case, sevdalinka music of Bosnian Muslims.
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City a top 10 NYE party spot
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 27/12/2022
» Bangkok has been named among the top 10 destinations in the world to celebrate New Year's Eve this year as it booms back to life after the Covid-19 pandemic, according to a CNN report.
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Would you like to time travel?
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 12/12/2022
» Time travel remains a fantasy since we can't actually step into a blue police box or a DeLorean to journey into the fourth dimension.
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World Cup hopes
News, Postbag, Published on 13/11/2022
» Re: "Fifa asked to drop its price," (BP, Nov 11).
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